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Merton Miller

"I can't speak for them, of course, but I believe that most economists would accept the view that, while you sometimes can make a score by sheer luck, you can't do it constantly, unless you're willing to put the resources in."

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"I can't speak for them, of course, but I believe that most economists would accept the view that, while you sometimes can make a score by sheer luck, you can't do it constantly, unless you're willing to put the resources in."

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"A broken mirror is good luck if you want it to be."

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"Luck is my middle name," said Rincewind, indistinctly. "Mind you, my first name is Bad."

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"I absolutely don't believe in anything. Full stop. Including luck."

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"Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect."

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"Why is it no one sent me yet one perfect limousine, do you suppose? Ah no, it's always just my luck to get one perfect rose."

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"Good luck is a residue of preparation."

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"...luck is not to be coerced."

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"Maybe good luck was like bad luck in that it took a while to sink in."

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